The Friendly Visitor Program provides companionship and friendship to isolated LGBTQ adults who are homebound or living in a care setting. Through the program, an LGBTQ older adult is paired with a Friendly Visitor volunteer who provides friendship and support through weekly visits. If you or someone you know would Read more [...]

We provide lunch and foster conversation for older adults every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in the John Baran Senior Center at Center on Halsted, in partnership with the City of Chicago. It’s more than just lunch, it’s a chance to get to know fellow senior LGBTQ community members and to Read more [...]

About LT Learning Trans is a project, the goal of which is to produce, and to highlight trans community-produced knowledge. This is something that we have been thinking about quite a bit. We are just starting to envision all of what this could look like; the extent of community-generated knowledge, Read more [...]

This group is a support and referral source for parents, grandparents and guardians negotiating the journey of raising gender variant and transgender children and youth ages 3-18. Prospective members will be asked to provide their first and last name, their child’s first name and age and a phone number where Read more [...]

I’m a Master’s level Licensed Social Worker who specializes in online Skype and in-office therapy to the transgender community as well as their partners, family, and friends. I provide assessments, therapy, and letters of recommendation for hormones and SRS. I utilize the WPATH Standards of Care in my work. Feel Read more [...]

There are 20 computers in the Cyber Center available for public use during open-access hours. Each computer has internet access as well as many popular software programs for you to use.

The Congregational United Church of Christ of Arlington Heights, Illinois has been extending a hand of friendship and journey of faith to all who enter our doors since our first worship service in 1959.We invite you to join us—to worship, to share fellowship, to work for causes near and dear Read more [...]

The Congregational United Church of Christ of Arlington Heights, Illinois has been extending a hand of friendship and journey of faith to all who enter our doors since our first worship service in 1959. We invite you to join us—to worship, to share fellowship, to work for causes near and Read more [...]

The HIV testing program targets high-risk populations of Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM), and high-risk heterosexuals including sex workers, sex partners of HIV-positive MSM’s, persons who have multiple unprotected sex partners, users of IV and non-IV drugs, and sex partners of Intervenous Drug Users. Persons receiving these services Read more [...]

A monthly open mic for queer women of color and allies on the heels of its predecessor, POWWOW, Inc’s departure from hosting a weekly open mic for black lesbians. Held on Chicago’s predominately black southside at one of the city’s oldest gay bars, it has quickly become a support network Read more [...]

Illinois Gender Advocates exist to bring equality and prosperity to the transgender people and our allies in Illinois through public education, networking, and government petition. Birth Certificates Currently, IGA is putting our whole weight behind improving the way trans people amend their birth certificate. We want everyone to have a Read more [...]

The prevention department’s mission at TPAN is to maintain the agency’s reputation as being Chicago’s first one-stop agency for individuals looking for HIV prevention information, HIV testing, counseling and/or referrals. OVAH! is primarily targeted towards young, at risk people of color. This can include MSM’s as well as substance users, Read more [...]

Seeking help for problems with drugs and alcohol is difficult for most people. Feeling like you have “lost control” of your substance use is typically accompanied by a sense of shame and loss of self-esteem. These painful feelings often lead people to deny, minimize, and avoid their substance abuse difficulties. Read more [...]

Rainbow Families of Illinois is a non-profit, community-based organization that includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender parents and their children and those considering parenthood.The mission of Rainbow Families is to build and maintain a strong and caring community, recognizing the broad diversity and varied interests among our families.We are committed Read more [...]

Rainbow Families of Illinois is a non-profit, community-based organization that includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender parents and their children and those considering parenthood. The mission of Rainbow Families is to build and maintain a strong and caring community, recognizing the broad diversity and varied interests among our families. We Read more [...]

Parent workshops, through Youth Outlook, designed for parents looking for information and resources to better understand their LGBTQ youth. These 2-3 hour events will convene once per month, May through August, on the first Mondays. No registration fee for the pilot workshop. Seating is limited!

At ConceiveAbilities, we understand that third party reproduction can be challenging for many reasons. Building a family is an especially unique process for gay men and same sex couples and may initially seem overwhelming. But with the right guidance, resources and preparation, it can truly be done with ease.Utilizing a Read more [...]

Support group for parents and family members of individuals who identify as trans and/or gender non-conforming. We provide a safe space to discuss the physical and emotional aspects of transition. Trans family members are invited to attend.

PFLAG Oak Park – Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays – is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their family and friends. On a public level, the group works by advocating for rights through meetings with Read more [...]

All sessions are related to a LGBTAQ youth of colors ultimate success.They offer youth a series or interdisciplinary topical sessions not offered in most high schools to LGBTQ youth of color. Multiple sessions are offered to give youth a wide variety of topics to choose from. Youth Leadership Development and Read more [...]